Get swept away by the sequel to the instant Sunday Times bestseller Spice Road! In this romantic, action-packed fantasy set in an Arabian-inspired land, Imani and Taha must save their home from an invasion after the magical enchantment that hid them from the world is defeated.
Imani is a magic-wielding warrior sworn to protect her land from the monsters that roam the desert. But an even worse enemy now threatens the Sahir. As the powerful Harrowlanders march south with their greatest weapon—spice magic—Imani knows it’s only a matter of time before their invasion of her land begins . . . and it will be a losing battle for her people.
But Imani also knows that one way to fight magic is with monsters. If she can restore Qayn’s stolen powers, together they can summon a supernatural army to defend the Sahir from the Harrowlanders. Forming an alliance with a djinni king is risky, but Imani will do anything to save her people, even embarking on a dangerous quest beyond the sands to find the magical jewels of Qayn’s lost crown.
As Imani journeys far from home, she will discover monsters that warriors have only heard about in myths . . . monsters that can strike at any moment. Meanwhile, her rival, Taha, has been captured and is on a dangerous mission of his own.
One wrong move could cost them their lives—and everyone they love. But they may find that there is more than meets the eye crossing the Serpent Sea . . . and betrayal cuts deeper than any dagger.
In this richly imagined Arabian-inspired fantasy told from a riveting dual perspective, critically acclaimed author Maiya Ibrahim dives into the complexities of love and war.
The series
In a world of sweeping deserts, ancient magic, and dangerous secrets, The Spice Road trilogy by Maiya Ibrahim follows Imani, a young warrior whose loyalty to her homeland is tested by the people she loves. Hidden among the sands lies Qalia, a city where magical abilities are awakened through misra, a mysterious spice consumed in tea. Gifted with an affinity for iron, Imani belongs to an order of warriors sworn to defend her people from the monsters beyond their borders.
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When Imani discovers that her missing brother may still be alive, she sets out to find him, venturing beyond the safety of everything she has ever known. Her journey brings her into the company of Taha, a formidable fellow warrior, and Qayn, an enigmatic djinni whose intentions are difficult to trust. As unfamiliar lands challenge her understanding of the world, Imani must confront questions of duty, prejudice, and belonging.
Inspired by Arabian mythology and storytelling traditions, the trilogy weaves together desert adventure, forbidden magic, complicated relationships, and the struggle to reconcile devotion to one's people with the courage to question their beliefs.
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